Trustees to consider faculty contract, 2002-03 budget

Sept. 18, 2002

KALAMAZOO -- Consideration of a new faculty contract and approval
of a general fund operating budget for the 2002-03 fiscal year
are among items on the agenda for Western Michigan University
trustees to consider during their Friday, Sept. 20, meeting.

Gathering at 2 p.m. in the Connable Board Room of the Bernhard
Center, trustees also will consider recommendations to award
an honorary degree, approve several administrative appointments,
implement two new degree programs and approve revisions to the
University's Research Misconduct Policy.

The board also will hear reports on gifts and grants received
by the University during the months of May, June, July and August.

The meeting of the full board of trustees will be preceded
by meetings of the board's two standing committees in Room 204
of the Bernhard Center. The Budget and Finance Committee meeting
is slated for 12:30 p.m. while the Academic and Student Affairs
Committee will meet at 1 p.m.